Literary Spotlight: The Masters Review
This journal offers emerging writers editorial feedback, suggestions for alternative publications to pursue, and – best of all – a paid home for their work. Read More “Literary Spotlight: The Masters Review”
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Literary Spotlight: The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts
This online journal seeks poetry and prose that packs a big punch into a very small space. Read More “Literary Spotlight: The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts”
Literary Spotlight: Shark Reef
This inspired literary journal is powered by lyrical writers and strong voices, not the whims of modern publishing trends. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Shark Reef”
Literary Spotlight: Zizzle Magazine
This international flash fiction journal aims to bring parents and children together to foster a lifelong love of reading. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Zizzle Magazine”
Literary Spotlight: EVENT
Offering contests, themed submission calls, and reading services, this historic Canadian journal has something for everyone. Read More “Literary Spotlight: EVENT”
Literary Spotlight: Turtle Island Responds
Verse, current events, and underrepresented voices meld beautifully in this online poetry series. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Turtle Island Responds”
Literary Spotlight: Salamander
This magazine seeks diverse voices, resilient writers, and transformative content. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Salamander”
Literary Spotlight: Analog Science Fiction and Fact
This historic magazine puts the science in sci-fi. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Analog Science Fiction and Fact”
Literary Spotlight: Nashville Review
“If it’s a moving work of art, we want it,” say the editors of this 10-year-old publication. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Nashville Review”
Literary Spotlight: Blanket Sea
This online journal showcases works written by people with chronic or mental illness and disabilities. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Blanket Sea”
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5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”